emotional dedication
[ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: emotional dedications / dedicações emocionais
dedicação emocional
1. The act of committing oneself wholeheartedly to someone or something with deep feeling and personal investment
Her emotional dedication to helping underprivileged children was evident in every project she undertook.
Sua dedicação emocional em ajudar crianças carentes era evidente em cada projeto que ela realizava.
2. The expression of one's emotional commitment and devotion to a cause, person, or creative work
The artist's emotional dedication to his craft resulted in masterpieces that touched millions of hearts.
A dedicação emocional do artista à sua arte resultou em obras-primas que tocaram o coração de milhões.
3. A heartfelt devotion that goes beyond professional or obligatory commitment
The coach's emotional dedication to his players' success inspired them to achieve greater heights.
A dedicação emocional do técnico ao sucesso de seus jogadores os inspirou a alcançar maiores objetivos.
In Brazilian culture, emotional dedication is highly valued and often expressed openly, reflecting the warm and expressive nature of Brazilian society. It's commonly used in contexts of family, relationships, and community service. In North American culture, the term often appears in professional and artistic contexts, where 'passion' and 'heart' are celebrated as markers of authenticity and excellence. The concept resonates strongly in both cultures but may be articulated differently—more personally in Brazil, more professionally in the USA.
NYC Slang
all heart / putting your heart into it / real ride or die energy
Related Idioms & Phrases
with all one's heart
from the bottom of one's heart
put one's heart and soul into something
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
de corpo e alma (Brazilian: wholeheartedly)
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